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Legally IT: as they embark on their degree, law students should already begin developing the marketing and commercial awareness they need for life in the new world of law: here's how

Law Society of Scotland members continue to place a high priority on the Society's regulatory work, the 2014 Ipsos MORI survey has found, and have provided further valuable feedback on member services

A review of the family law claims experience, and risk management controls to mitigate the risk of claims and complaints

Advice column: my team has changed and I miss the personal bonds I had before

The Professional Practice team explain the enhanced rights of clients where a solicitor is not instructed at a face-to-face meeting in the solicitor's office

The Word of Gold: the Big Four's growing presence in legal services adds up to a major threat to law firms

A warts-and-all account of what to expect when you start a legal traineeship

Still rare in Scotland, structured settlements can have advantages in some cases. The author describes her experience of one such action

An overview of the first UK Supreme Court case on the powers to reopen an allegedly unfair credit bargain

Following Facebook's initiative, this article highlights some issues regarding what happens to your digital assets on death

In light of recent developments, this article points up the issues to cover when taking instructions on a continuing power of attorney

A briefing from the Scottish Law Commission on the new Legal Writings Act, which is coming to a contract near you

This month's selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

The impact of housing and housing needs has been neglected to date in the debate on land reform, according to Shelter Scotland, but should be at the heart of it

Review of The Power of Persuasion (Blom-Cooper)

The Council profile this month highlights non-solicitor member Graham Watson, an accountant who appreciates the “professionalism” shown at the Society

Members continue to regard effective regulation as the Society’s highest priority, and work will continue to identify the improvements that will result in the most efficient and effective system

Registers of Scotland page: voluntary registration; 2012 Act guidance; rejected applications

Collected news of new appointments and practice changes

With just a few weeks remaining until the first Scotland-only tax for more than three centuries comes into effect, preparations are going well for the big day

Commercial property lawyer Caroline Drummond, new commissioner at the Scottish Law Commission, tells the Journal about the challenges that await her and the reasons she wanted the role

The authors explore the approach of the Scottish Government’s consultation, based on the Taylor report, in seeking to increase funding options for litigating clients

Courts in England & Wales recognise the benefits of witness familiarisation – as opposed to coaching – in advance of a trial. Should the practice be recognised in Scotland?

How do you cross-examine a witness who knows far more than you about the subject in question? This article suggests some possible lines of attack